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Jun 12
LAUNCH UPDATE: NROL-179 is scheduled to launch on a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base NET June 18. This mission is NRO’s 14th overall proliferated architecture launch and 3rd of 2026!
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Jun 10
Congratulations to William Adkins, NRO principal deputy director, on receiving his first @washingtonexec Wash100 award! Read more: wash100.com/winners/2026/wil…

NRO's William Adkins Wins 2026 Wash100 Award | Wash100

William Adkins, who was appointed principal deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office in January, won his first Wash100 award.

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Jun 6
D-Day Remembrance Day honors the courage and resolve of Allied forces on June 6, 1944. Their actions shaped history. Today, informed decision-making and reliable intelligence remain essential to defending freedom.
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Jun 3
What seemed impossible yesterday is what we put into orbit today. At the NRO, we are charged with turning visionary concepts into operational realities, ensuring the capabilities we will rely on tomorrow are being pioneered today.
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May 27
The electromagnetic, or light, spectrum is the full range of wavelengths of light that can be observed or measured. Sensors extend beyond what we can see, capturing data across additional wavelengths that reveal far more than visible light alone.
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May 25
Memorial Day honors those who gave their lives in service to our country. We remember their sacrifice and remain committed to providing the critical information that supports and safeguards those who serve today.
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May 20
A spectral band is a specific range of wavelengths within the electromagnetic spectrum. By capturing data across multiple bands, analysts can reveal features that would otherwise remain hidden. #NRO #NationalReconnaissanceOffice #RemoteSensing #EarthObservation #NRODecoded
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May 12
NRO, @USSF_SSC, and @SpaceX successfully launched NROL-172 yesterday from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This mission is the 13th overall launch of NRO's proliferated architecture and 2nd this year!
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May 12
MISSION SUCCESS: NROL-172 launched today at 10:13 p.m. ET on a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB NRO & @USSF_SSC launching a proliferated mission with NSSL shows NRO's ability to leverage multiple launch acquisition strategies Press release: bit.ly/3RiuIYp
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SpaceX
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May 12
Watch Falcon 9 launch the @NRO_gov and @USSF_SSC’s NROL-172 mission from pad 4E in California x.com/i/broadcasts/1AKEmOQmW…

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May 12
All systems are looking good and weather is favorable for liftoff. Propellant load is about to begin for tonight’s launch of NROL-172 from California → spacex.com/launches/nrol172
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May 8
LAUNCH UPDATE: NROL-172 is scheduled to launch on a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base NET May 11. This is NRO's 2nd proliferated mission in partnership with @USSF_SSC under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 contract. 🤝
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May 6
Earlier today, Dr. Chis Scolese, director of the NRO, spoke at the GEOINT Symposium highlighting how AI is revolutionizing NRO capabilities. Read more here: bit.ly/4d6L4L4
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May 6
While NASA was sending astronauts to the Moon, another mission was unfolding in parallel. The NRO was launching classified reconnaissance satellites, advancing imaging and space technologies that would shape both national security and the future of space systems.
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Apr 29
You may have passed one without knowing it. Those giant white spheres are radomes. Inside could be weather radar, air traffic systems, or satellite antennas. The dome shields equipment from the elements while allowing signals to pass through.
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Apr 15
Creativity begins with perspective. Seeing what others see is only the first step. Progress comes from thinking differently and turning new ideas into action. Innovation has always required the courage to imagine what does not yet exist.
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Apr 14
Earlier today, Mr. William Adkins, principal deputy director of the NRO, spoke at the 41st Space Symposium highlighting how the NRO has accomplished its most significant transformation in its history. Read more here: nro.gov/news-media-featured-…
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Apr 8
How fast do satellites travel? The average satellite moves at roughly 17,000 miles per hour. A commercial airplane cruises at about 600 miles per hour. That incredible speed is what keeps satellites in orbit and moving continuously around the Earth.
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Apr 1
Space missions do not run on autopilot. Behind every launch and every orbit adjustment is a dedicated team tracking telemetry, sending commands, and solving problems in real time. Mission Control is where strategy meets execution to keep operations moving safely and precisely.
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Mar 25
In 1962, reconnaissance aircraft captured clear evidence of Soviet missiles in Cuba. That intelligence gave President Kennedy critical leverage and helped prevent a nuclear crisis just miles from U.S. shores. What was seen from above helped change the course of history.
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